Our Sample Tours

Whether your group travel plans call for a single day, a weekend or a week, our sample itineraries are designed to help you choose the perfect trip quickly and easily. Grouped together by theme, you’ll find what to see, where to stay and where to find a great meal all right here at your fingertips. Just click, choose, book and enjoy.

Alleghenies Gone Wild

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Take a walk on the wild side! The Alleghenies has gone wild, with animals of all kinds. Visit Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park to see the mountain lions and bears, Majestic World Lodge for elk viewing & Shaver's Creek Environmental Center for an in-depth look at indigenous birds and animals!

Alleghenies Serious Adventure: Tour #1- Tube & Ride

Duration - 2 Days & 1 Night

A little riding & tubing in Johnstown area! Kick off this 2-day tour with a trip down the Stonycreek River with Coal Tubin' and spend the next kicking up some dirt on the trails of Rock Run Recreation ATV Area!

Alleghenies Serious Adventure: Tour #2- Climb, Soar & Ripcord

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Serious Adventure #2 is not for those with a fear of heights! Challenge yourself as you scale the walls at Stone Valley Recreation, Vertical Adventures. Want more? Go to new heights as you sail the skies in a glider from Ridge Soaring Gliderport & let yourself go with Skydive Happy Valley!

Alleghenies Serious Adventure: Tour #3- Paddle, Pedal & Dive

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Take the road less traveled as you paddle, pedal and dive your way through The Alleghenies! Paddle the waters of Stoneycreek River in Johnstown, pedal the rolling singletrack of Allegrippis Trails in Huntingdon & explore the depths of Raytown Lake with R&C Scuba…for those who what to get out and go!

Alleghenies Underground

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Explore the depths of The Alleghenies as you take a tour of the Alleghenies Underground. See the caves and caverns that weave their way under the mountains. Explore some by land and some by water and learn the tedious formation of these great natural wonders.

Altoona Dine Around

Duration - 1 Day

Experience the culinary charms of Altoona

Begin your culinary journey through Altoona with appetizers and drinks at Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewery at the new Altoona location. Allow your taste buds to wonder through the signature Marzoni’s brews on tap and let your driver take the wheel!

Stop by downtown Altoona on the way to your next location and visit the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art or the Altoona Memorial Railroaders Museum.

Take a short trip to the Allegro Restaurant in Altoona for salad in this local favorite. Travel just a few miles to the World Famous Horseshoe Curve for a look at the engineering marvel.

Next, make your way to the patio of the Allegheny Crepe & Creamery in downtown Hollidaysburg for soup. After soup, take the time to stroll & shop the quaint streets of Hollidaysburg.

Next, depart for The Dream, where your home-cooked dreams come true!

Head to The Meadows for the not-to-be-missed local favorite frozen custard. Choose from chocolate or vanilla or from two additional flavors of the day.

Top off your culinary journey at the Tea Merchant 101 for anything-but-typical tea selection or hit a few rounds of mini-golf at the Meadows Family Fun Center.

After saying goodbye, lean back and relax on a full stomach as you reminisce about the tastes of Altoona.

American Heroes

Duration - 1 Day

Take a journey with the heroes of a nation– the Flight 93 National Memorial & Chapel, the site where 9 miners were rescued in 2002, learn of the devastation and rebirth after the 1889 Johnstown Flood and finish your day sipping the wines of a family owned wine cellar.

Back To The Country

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Going Back To The Country is easy in The Alleghenies. It’s taking a step back in time while strolling the streets of Old Bedford Village, visiting the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, experiencing the Amish way of life on the Big Valley Tour and tasting Amish baked goods at A.J. Peachy & Sons, Inc.

Classrooms of The Alleghenies

Experience the classrooms of The Alleghenies with all there is to see, do and learn from in the vast outdoors the region has to offer.

Day 1

Begin your learning adventure with a tour of Prince Gallitzin State Park where environmental education specialists offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs seasonally. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward the natural and cultural resources of the park. Recreational programming includes interpretive kayak and pontoon boat tours of Lake Glendale. Curriculum-based environmental education field learning experiences are available for K – 12 school groups, youth organizations and homeschool associations.

All aboard at the recently renovated Gallitzin Tunnels Park and Museum! The Tunnels Park exhibits a restored 1942 Pennsylvania Railroad N5C Caboose. See the sleeping quarters, dining area, old fashioned pot bellied cooking and heating stove, cupola, air-brake system, lighting facilities, bathroom facilities, signal lights and an observation post looking down on the newly installed PRR Walkway. The museum features a display of pictures depicting the community's industrial, social, and religious heritage and a 24 seat theater which has a schedule of programs focusing on railroads and railroad heritage.

Continue your railroad journey over the hill to the first railroad to circumvent the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad which was the finishing piece of the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal. "The Portage," opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War. Discover the story of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Learn about the early construction, including the building of the first railroad tunnel in America. Experience travel in a different era and learn how this engineering marvel became obsolete in just twenty years by the building of the Horseshoe Curve.

Stay at the nearby Comfort Inn Ebensburg.

Day 2

Take a step back in time as you walk the grounds of Fort Roberdeau, Pennsylvania’s only Revolutionary War fort. Experience life in the frontier days as reenactors portray life at that time- candle makers molding wax, bakers using the raw grains of the land for bread making, blacksmiths forging iron into tools, soldiers in uniform defending the fort and Native Americans trading goods with settlers. Learn why it was important to protect the lead mining and smelting operation in the area and how the fort helped change the history of the nation.

Next, make your way to Indian Caverns, nestled in the hillside of Tussey Mountain and just over Spruce Creek. Pennsylvania’s most historic cave is sure to “Wow” you at Mother Nature’s beauty. This Ordovician limestone cave reaches depths of 140 feet with chambers up to 40 feet wide and 60 feet high with the largest sheet of flowstone in the northeast- "The Frozen Niagara." Learn the history of the area through the Native American artifacts discovered through cave excavation.

Travel just outside of Huntingdon, PA to Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. Like Indian Caverns, Lincoln Caverns is a limestone cave with a wide variety of speleothems (cave formations), including delicate crystals, sparkling stalactites, and massive flowstones around every turn. A wide variety of educational programs for Scouts, schools, youth groups and others are offered. Experience the added bonus of the mysterious Whisper Rocks- the second half of the cave tour.

After a long day of exploring the depths of the earth, set your sights on the sky above at the Juniata College Observatory. Built in 1986, the observatory contains a permanently mounted 12-inch reflecting computerized telescope outfitted with an electronic (CCD) camera. Two 8-inch reflectors can be mounted on piers outside of the observatory for large-group viewing. All ages are welcome as participants are able to view (seasonally) the various phases of the Moon, meteor showers, comets, solar and lunar eclipses as you’ve never seen before.

Stay at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Huntingdon Raystown Lake.

Day 3

Wake bright and early to discover Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center! Located in the heart of central Pennsylvania, Shaver’s Creek is Penn State’s nature center, offering fun and educational environmental programs and events for students of all ages. Guests are invited to visit the nature center, hike the trails, meet the birds of prey in the Raptor Center, and explore the hands-on exhibits and live reptiles in the Discovery Room. There is no shortage of things to do at Shaver’s Creek- inspiring discovery since 1976!

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a weather station? How do meteorologists “predict” the future of weather? Well, Accuweather in State College is just the place to see how the meteorologists work together to set the forecasts of the world. The “floor” of Accuweather will make you think you’re watching NASA’s mission control- with countless meteorologists hustling about the floor looking at computer models, satellites, radars, designing graphics, and updating Accuweather.com.

Stay at one of the conveniently located group tour friendly hotels available in and around State College.

Covered Bridges of Bedford County

Duration - 1 Day

Bedford County is blessed with 14 covered bridges. Few places have covered bridges set in more picturesque settings and with more variety than in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Built approximately 100 years ago by craftsmen who worked almost entirely by hand, these structures withstand the rain, snow and hard use of the travelling public. This journey will take you to see 8 of the remarkable structures.

Day 1

Meet your tour guide at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, just off the Bedford Exit (#146) of the PA Turnpike.

Claycomb Covered Bridge which spans the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. A stop will provide ample photo opportunities! Traveling through the historic village of Bedford you will learn about the world famous Omni Bedford Springs Hotel (the summer White House of President James Buchanan); the Espy House (George Washington’s headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion); the oldest Courthouse in Pennsylvania; an art deco service station and other historical trivia!

Downtown Bedford Shopping

Duration - 1 Day

Stroll the streets of Bedford Pennsylvania & shop the quaint boutiques, antique shops and art exhibits. You're sure to find anything from amazing wines, to handcrafted works of artisans, to delectable chocolates and distinctive collections of artisan jewelry, creative apparel & special accessories. The shops & boutiques are all within walking distance with great dining options as well. Shopping includes:

Following The Canals Through The Alleghenies

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Follow the canal ways of The Alleghenies on this tour that will take you traveling by water & land. See how the waterways impacted the rail industry at the Allegheny Portage Railroad, feel the current push you along as you kayak the Juniata, and relax as you take in the views of this beautiful region on a Canal Boat Ride from Waterside Campground.

Girlfriend Getaway in The Alleghenies- Tour #1

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Gather the girls and head to The Alleghenies– relax at an award winning spa, shop the boutiques of State College, Hollidaysburg & Huntingdon, experience the flavors at Oak Spring Winery, and take in the sights of Lake Raystown aboard the Princess Lake Cruiser. The possibilities are endless for Girlfriend Getaways in The Alleghenies.

Girlfriend Getaway in The Alleghenies- Tour #2

Duration - 2 Days & 1 Night

Relax at The Vault in Johnstown– a bank renovated into a luxurious spa, experience the fine wines at 2 locally owned & operated wineries, shop your heart out at the boutiques and shops of downtown Bedford, pay homage at the Flight 93 National Memorial and Chapel, and finally take a step back in time as you tour and dine at the renowned Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. The possibilities are endless for Girlfriend Getaways in The Alleghenies.

Grandparent Getaway- “No Parents Allowed!”

Duration - 5 Days & 4 Nights

“No parents allowed!" is the first rule of travel for memory-making grandparent/grandchild getaways to The Alleghenies. This fun-filled, history & adventure tour has enough to keep both grandkids and grandparents excited. Grandparent Getaway is a great way to whisk the kids away from mom and dad for an awesome adventure and bond over a common experience.

Great American Stories

Duration - 4 Days & 3 Nights

As one of the first 13 colonies settled in America, Pennsylvania’s historical significance to the building of the nation goes back hundreds of years. Great American Stories Tour takes you back to the beginning and The Alleghenies’ role in the Industrial Revolution, westward expansion & panicle points in the Civil War.

Historic Bedford Dine Around

Duration - 1 Day

Stimulate your appetite and expand your mind while visiting Bedford County, PA…Your costumed guide will meet you upon arrival in Bedford for a progressive “eating” tour that will include visits to several different restaurants while learning and visiting fun and historic sites in the Bedford area.

Day 1

As you begin your journey toward downtown Bedford you will stop for photos at the Claycomb Covered Bridge which spans the Raystown branch of the Juniata River.

A stop for coffee and a scone at He-Brews Coffee Company and/or tour the National Museum of the American Coverlet Museum follows.

Next you will learn about the Omni Bedford Springs Resort (summer White House of President James Buchanan); the oldest operational Courthouse in the Commonwealth; a Civil War Monument; Pre-American Revolutionary Cemetery and journey west on the Old Forbes Trail.

A stop at the Jean Bonnet Tavern for fresh salad and rolls is followed by a short ride to Schellsburg Log Church and the cemetery with epitaphs.

Hot soup and crackers will be served at Carriage House.

The second covered bridge of the tour features glistening white boarded sides and a native stone abutment – The Snook Covered Bridge; next we make a short stop at Reynoldsdale Fish Culture Station.

Main course will be served at Slick’s Ivy Stone Restaurant where you will also be able to enjoy the antiques and collectibles displayed throughout the facility.

Another covered bridge – The Bowser Bridge, which crosses Bobs Creek and then travel to Fisher's Country Store for some time to shop in this Mennonite operated facility which features a large array of bulk foods and candies.

We save the best for last!!!!!! Dessert!! Served at Ed's Steak House near Bedford.

After saying goodbye to your guide, lean back and relax on a full stomach as you reminisce about the life and times of early colonialists.

History’s Mysteries of Haunted Alleghenies

Duration - 2 Days & 1 Night

Dare you see what's lurking in the history of The Alleghenies? Travel the route of the infamous Johnstown Flood of 1889 which claimed the lives of 2,209; investigate the Jean Bonnet Tavern for colonial spirits; hear the stories from the Old Cambria County Jail; learn of the murders which haunt Huntingdon; and meet the ghosts of Sweet Annie Herbs at the Gage Mansion. Are you brave enough to take the journey through the mysteries of The Alleghenies?

Day 1

Schellsburg Old Log Church

Jean Bonnet Tavern

Johnstown Flood National Memorial & the North Fork Dam

Path of the Flood Trail

Stay in Johnstown

Day 2

Grandview Cemetery

Old Cambria County Jail

Staple Bend Tunnel at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Tour your way through The Alleghenies and visit the crafting stores the locals love. Each stop offers a unique shopping opportunity, some offer classes and most are hands-on! While in Bedford, learn the history of quilting at the National Museum of the American Coverlet & visit Old Bedford Village for demonstrations from "early settlers" (seasonal).

Man-cation in The Alleghenies Tour #1

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Man-cations can take many forms- golf trips with the guys, extreme adventure weekends, college football games and The Alleghenies has everything you're looking for a once in a lifetime experience with your buddies.

Day 1

Golf at Bedford Omni Springs Resort

Dinner at Bad Boyz Bistro

Stay in Bedford

Day 2

Golf at Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center

Dinner at Otto's Pub & Brewery

Catch a Penn State sporting event or concert at the Bryce Jordan Center

Man-cation in The Alleghenies Tour #2- Extreme Adventure Tour

Duration - 4 Days & 3 Nights

A few days away with the guys in The Alleghenies has never been so fun! You can literally bike, fly & climb your way through the region. And along the way, sample some of the region's finest brews too.

Mansions of The Alleghenies

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Explore the Mansions of The Alleghenies; discover the detailed architecture, and hear the stories of the people who called them “home”. Each building on this tour has a distinct history that adds to the story of The Alleghenies and the settling of the region.

Mystery Tours of The Alleghenies

Need For Speed

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

The Alleghenies is the place to get the adrenaline going…roller coasters, car racing & river rafting! Need For Speed Tour is not for the faint of heart. This tour takes you from the depths of The Alleghenies’ waters to the heights of the skies above and every action-packed activity in between!

Playing Around the Alleghenies

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Playing your way around The Alleghenies as you catch a game of baseball at Blair County Ballpark as you cheer on the Altoona Curve, the 2010 Eastern League Champions; show your Penn State Pride at Beaver Stadium or if golf is your passion, schedule your tour so you can see the Sunnehanna Amateur Golf Tournament for Champions. Slinky Action Zone is great for the kids or spend the day floating down the river with them…a blended tour of all kinds of fun!

Railroaders Dream Vacation

Duration - 5 Days & 4 Nights

All Aboard! Railroad history is rich within The Alleghenies region and contributed to not only the building of the region, but the nation as well as settlers pushed West. The Railroad industry boomed in this area from the early 1800’s and still does today. Take the train around the bend at the historic Horseshoe Curve, visit the Altoona Railroader’s Museum where the history comes to life and stroll the rails-to-trails; the paths the trains rolled along in days gone by.

State College Dine Around

Duration - 1 Day

Experience the culinary charms of downtown State College and surrounding towns.

Begin your culinary journey through State College with appetizers and drinks at Otto’s Pub & Brewery, where ingredients from local farms, bakeries & wineries are featured in the American Bistro cuisine. Allow your taste buds wonder through the more than 15+ brews on tap and let your driver take the wheel!

Take a short trip to and back in time to Duffy’s Tavern in Boalsburg for salad in a colonial setting. Enjoy dining in the warm atmosphere from days of yore and experience the place where local business was conducted and decisions were made amongst prominent men of the community. While in Boalsburg, visit the Pennsylvania Military Museum which is only a short distance from Duffy’s.

Next, make your way to the Gamble Mill Restaurant & Microbrewery for drinks and soup. Then, make a short stop at the American Philatelic Society located in the Bellefonte Match Factory.

You depart for the village of Toftrees and arrive at the All American Ale House where you’ll enjoy your entrée– the finest in eclectic dining.

Head to Sweet Tooth Bakery & Cafe in downtown State College, PA where fresh baked, scratch made, delicious cakes, cookies and cupcakes in a variety of flavors and frostings await.

Stoll a few blocks to Palmer Museum of Art and take in the atmosphere of downtown State College on your way.

After saying goodbye, lean back and relax on a full stomach as you reminisce about the tastes of State College.

Tastes of The Alleghenies

Duration - 4 Days & 3 Nights

Tour the Alleghenies and sample the sweets, wines and regional delights that are favorites of the locals. Discover the smooth taste of Gardner’s Peanut Better Meltaways, indulge in the refined tastes of Brookmere wines made from the fruits of the region & sample Paterno Peach at The Penn State Berkey Creamery…eat your way through the regional delicacies.

Tee Off at the Golf Courses of The Alleghenies

Duration - Custom

The Alleghenies is the place to be for those wanting to hit the green. The region is home to 14 golf courses for any skill level, location and price and all against the backdrop of the most breathtaking scenery Pennsylvania has to offer. The diverse courses provide striking contrasts in design and promise to challenge every aspect of your game. You'll have the chance to play some of the country’s first golf courses- restored and spectacular. The courses of The Alleghenies offer an experience of the highest caliber to rival the most private of clubs. A round of golf on these historically significant tees is a must-play for golf enthusiasts of all levels.

Travel Through Time

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Travel through time in The Alleghenies as you learn how different modes of transportation helped build The Alleghenies region. Explore the Johnstown Inclined Plane, Herdic Trolleys, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum & Ridge Soaring Gliderport to see how each contributed to the history of the transportation industry.

Water, Land & Rail

Duration - 3 Days & 2 Nights

Travel by rail from Johnstown to Altoona and then visit the Railroader’s Museum to explore the history of the railroad industry in The Alleghenies. Visit one of the Top 5 Small Towns in America as you stroll Huntingdon PA on a Town Trek, travel to the Rockhill Trolley Museum & top it off with a pontoon boat ride at Black Moshannon State Park. This tour keeps you moving as take in the sights of The Alleghenies!

Winter Wonderland Weekend

Duration - 2 Days & 1 Night

For skiers, snowboarders, cross-countryers and tubers of any skill level, the mountains of The Alleghenies are home to enough slopes and terrain parks to keep even the most fanatical downhill enthusiast happy all season long.

Day 1

Tussey Mountain Ski Area

Located just 7 miles from downtown State College, Tussey Mountain Ski Area offers 9 slopes on 50 acres and 4 lifts for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.